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{{quote|Wake up, John.|Official tagline<ref name="waypoint"/><ref name="marketplace">[http://www.xbox.com/en-US/Marketplace/Product/Halo-4 '''Xbox.com''': ''Halo 4'']</ref>}}
{{quote|Wake up, John.|Official tagline<ref name="waypoint"/><ref name="marketplace">[http://www.xbox.com/en-US/Marketplace/Product/Halo-4 '''Xbox.com''': ''Halo 4'']</ref>}}
'''''Halo 4''''' is the recently announced seventh installment in the best-selling [[Halo universe|''Halo'' franchise]].<ref name="waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/titles/halo4 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4'']</ref> A [[Awakening|teaser trailer]] shown at [[Microsoft]]'s [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 Media Briefing]] on [[2011|June 6th, 2011]] confirmed that ''Halo 4'' is to be the first installment in a new series of games known as the ''[[Reclaimer Trilogy]]''.<ref name="E3">[[wikipedia:Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2011]]</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/video/halo-4-panel-opening-video/98674976-d76d-4c91-8048-084c9cf7982b '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 Panel Opening Video'']</ref>
'''''Halo 4''''' is the recently announced seventh installment in the bestselling [[Halo universe|''Halo'' franchise]].<ref name="waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/titles/halo4 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4'']</ref> A [[Awakening|teaser trailer]] shown at [[Microsoft]]'s [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 Media Briefing]] on [[2011|June 6th, 2011]] confirmed that ''Halo 4'' is to be the first installment in a new series of games known as the ''[[Reclaimer Trilogy]]''.<ref name="E3">[[wikipedia:Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2011]]</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/video/halo-4-panel-opening-video/98674976-d76d-4c91-8048-084c9cf7982b '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 Panel Opening Video'']</ref><ref name="Panel 3">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py2wB8GPygk&feature=related Halo Fest 2011 - Halo 4 Discussion! PART 3]</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Quote|Set in the aftermath of [[Halo 3]], Master Chief returns to confront his own destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. Halo 4 marks the start of a new trilogy that begins with its release in 2012.|Official summary<ref name="waypoint"/><ref name="marketplace"/>}}
{{Quote|Set in the aftermath of [[Halo 3]], Master Chief returns to confront his own destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. Halo 4 marks the start of a new trilogy that begins with its release in 2012.|Official summary<ref name="waypoint"/><ref name="marketplace"/>}}


''Halo 4'' marks the return of [[John-117]] as a playable protagonist after three ''Halo'' games focusing on different sets of characters.<ref name="waypoint"/><ref name="marketplace"/> Having been lost in space in the finale of ''Halo 3'', John-117 and [[Cortana]], adrift aboard the wreckage of the [[Charon-class light frigate|frigate]] {{UNSCship|Forward Unto Dawn}}, find themselves near a [[unidentified planet|mysterious planet]], first seen in the [[Legendary]] ending of ''Halo 3''.<ref>'''[[Awakening]]'''</ref>
''Halo 4'' marks the return of [[John-117]] as a playable protagonist after three ''Halo'' games focusing on different sets of characters.<ref name="waypoint"/><ref name="marketplace"/> Having been lost in space in the finale of ''Halo 3'', John-117 and [[Cortana]], adrift aboard the wreckage of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Charon-class light frigate|frigate]] {{UNSCship|Forward Unto Dawn}}, find themselves near a [[unidentified planet|mysterious Forerunner planet]], first seen in the [[Legendary]] ending of ''Halo 3''.<ref>'''[[Awakening]]'''</ref><ref name="Panel 3"/>


It has been noted that the [[The Forerunner Saga|Forerunner Saga]] novel ''[[Halo: Primordium]]'', the post-war novel ''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'',<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_005.mp3 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''343 Sparkast 005'']</ref> as well as the [[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|terminals]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', will "definitely" have "resonant connections" to ''Halo 4'''s story.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNDQN7nwZlw&feature=related '''YouTube''': ''SDCC 2011: Halo Universe Panel Part 1'']</ref>
The [[The Forerunner Saga|''Forerunner Saga'']] novel ''[[Halo: Primordium]]'', the post-war novel ''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'',<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_005.mp3 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''343 Sparkast 005'']</ref> and the [[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|terminals]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', will "definitely" have "resonant connections" to ''Halo 4'''s story.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNDQN7nwZlw&feature=related '''YouTube''': ''SDCC 2011: Halo Universe Panel Part 1'']</ref><ref name="Panel 3"/>
 
==Development==
===Gameplay and design===
''Halo 4'''s creative director is Josh Holmes.<ref name="Panel 2">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP2gSLNzKSc&feature=related Halo Fest 2011 - Halo 4 Discussion! PART 2]</ref> The game's creative team, which comprises nearly 200 individuals who have been developing the game for nearly two years, intend to continue the ''Halo'' series' tradition of inspiring wonder in the player while providing engaging, visceral gameplay. The game will continue to utilize much of the "sandbox" that has been featured across all six prior ''Halo'' games and other media, in addition to introducing new characters, weapons, vehicles, and other elements.<ref name="Panel 2"/><ref name="Panel 3"/>
 
John-117's experience and the player's experience are meant to be intertwined, with the Master Chief essentially serving as the player's avatar within the ''Halo'' universe. The relationship between John and Cortana will be heavily featured and greatly expanded. It has been suggested that the game will reveal how humanity and the UNSC have adapted to the post-war world, particularly how they have co-opted Forerunner technology.<ref name="Panel 2"/><ref name="Panel 3"/>
 
===Audio===
[[Wikipedia:Sotaro Tojima|Sotaro Tojima]], best known for his work on [[Wikipedia:Konami|Konami's]] ''[[Wikipedia:Castlevania: Circle of the Moon|Castlevania: Circle of the Moon]]'' and ''[[Wikipedia: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots|Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots]]'', serves as ''Halo 4'''s audio director and composer.<ref name="Panel 3"/> The team has performed many live audio recording sessions, several of which occurred in Tasmania. Some of these recording sessions have taken place in generally inhospitable environments, such as underwater, in fire, and in ice, through the use of specially designed microphones; other recording sessions have utilized "home made" explosives.<ref name="Audio">[http://www.youtube.com/user/HaloWaypoint#p/a/u/0/CUB7BeRoa-w '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 Audio Field Recording'']</ref> Tojima intends for the game's audio to be clearly grounded in the ''Halo'' universe, though to also have a more realistic quality than in past titles.<ref name="Panel 3"/> The game's music is meant to convey a clear sense of wonder and nostalgia that is present throughout the series, though it will also introduce new themes and styles.<ref name="Panel 3"/>


==Trailers==
==Trailers==
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Released during Microsoft's E3 2011 media briefing, the trailer depicts Cortana awakening John-117 from [[Cryo chamber|cryo sleep]] on the wreckage of ''[[Forward Unto Dawn]]'', followed by John securing Cortana's [[Data crystal chip|storage chip]] and rushing through the wreckage to witness the ship being pulled into an enormous opening on the surface of a [[unidentified planet|mysterious planet]].
Released during Microsoft's E3 2011 media briefing, the trailer depicts Cortana awakening John-117 from [[Cryo chamber|cryo sleep]] on the wreckage of ''[[Forward Unto Dawn]]'', followed by John securing Cortana's [[Data crystal chip|storage chip]] and rushing through the wreckage to witness the ship being pulled into an enormous opening on the surface of a [[unidentified planet|mysterious planet]].


====Director's Cut====
====Director's cut====
This version of the ''Awakening'' trailer, which was released during GamesCom 2011, features a few changes from the original version. The background melody is different from original video, and continues until the end of the trailer. When John reaches the holotank, he does not speak to Cortana. Near the end of the trailer, he throws away his weapon rather than reloading it.
This version of the ''Awakening'' trailer, which was released during GamesCom 2011, features a few changes from the original version. The background melody is different from original video, and continues until the end of the trailer. When John reaches the holotank, he does not speak to Cortana. Near the end of the trailer, he throws away his weapon rather than reloading it.


====''Concept Art Glimpse''====
===''Concept Art Glimpse''===
A video presenting several pieces of concept art was initially presented during at ''Halofest'' by 343 Industries and was subsequently released on [[Halo Waypoint]]'s YouTube channel in the form of a trailer.<ref>[http://youtube/vAKmu2yn3Fk '''YouTube''': ''Halo Fest: Halo 4 Concept Art Glimpse'']</ref> The trailer presents concept art of a world which appears to have a similar atmosphere to [[Earth]]'s, several location drafts which feature buildings and ships that follow the [[Forerunner]]'s style of architecture and design, concepts of the ''Forward Unto Dawn''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> wreckage, and some concepts of the unidentified planet.
A video presenting several pieces of concept art was initially presented at ''Halofest'' and was subsequently released on ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'''.<ref>[http://youtube/vAKmu2yn3Fk '''YouTube''': ''Halo Fest: Halo 4 Concept Art Glimpse'']</ref> The trailer presents concept art of a world which appears to have a similar atmosphere to [[Earth]]'s, several location drafts which feature buildings and ships that follow the [[Forerunner]]'s style of architecture and design, concepts of the ''Forward Unto Dawn''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> wreckage, and some concepts of the unidentified planet. Two of these images were repurposed as the cover art for ''Halo: Cryptum'' and ''Halo: Primordium''.<ref name="Panel 2"/>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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File:Planet 1.jpg|The ''Forward Unto Dawn'' being pulled into a mysterious object.
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==Links==
==External links==
===Internal===
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*[[Awakening|''Halo 4'' announcement trailer]]
 
===External===
*[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/titles/halo4 ''Halo 4'' on Halo Waypoint]
*[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/titles/halo4 ''Halo 4'' on Halo Waypoint]
*[http://www.xbox.com/en-US/Marketplace/Product/Halo-4 ''Halo 4'' on Xbox Marketplace]
*[http://www.xbox.com/en-US/Marketplace/Product/Halo-4 ''Halo 4'' on Xbox Marketplace]
*[[Wikipedia:Halo 4|''Halo 4'' on Wikipedia]]
*[[Wikipedia:Halo 4|''Halo 4'' on Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF3BMn4murc& ''Halo 4'' Announcement Trailer]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF3BMn4murc& ''Halo 4'' announcement trailer]
*[http://youtu.be/XsM8vjiIWvg ''Halo 4'' Director's Cut Trailer]
*[http://youtu.be/XsM8vjiIWvg ''Halo 4'' director's cut announcement trailer]
*[http://youtu.be/vAKmu2yn3Fk ''Halo 4'' Concept Art Glimpse]
*[http://youtu.be/vAKmu2yn3Fk ''Halo 4'' Concept Art Glimpse]


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"Wake up, John."
— Official tagline[1][2]

Halo 4 is the recently announced seventh installment in the bestselling Halo franchise.[1] A teaser trailer shown at Microsoft's E3 Media Briefing on June 6th, 2011 confirmed that Halo 4 is to be the first installment in a new series of games known as the Reclaimer Trilogy.[3][4][5]

Plot

"Set in the aftermath of Halo 3, Master Chief returns to confront his own destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. Halo 4 marks the start of a new trilogy that begins with its release in 2012."
— Official summary[1][2]

Halo 4 marks the return of John-117 as a playable protagonist after three Halo games focusing on different sets of characters.[1][2] Having been lost in space in the finale of Halo 3, John-117 and Cortana, adrift aboard the wreckage of the UNSC frigate Template:UNSCship, find themselves near a mysterious Forerunner planet, first seen in the Legendary ending of Halo 3.[6][5]

The Forerunner Saga novel Halo: Primordium, the post-war novel Halo: Glasslands,[7] and the terminals in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, will "definitely" have "resonant connections" to Halo 4's story.[8][5]

Development

Gameplay and design

Halo 4's creative director is Josh Holmes.[9] The game's creative team, which comprises nearly 200 individuals who have been developing the game for nearly two years, intend to continue the Halo series' tradition of inspiring wonder in the player while providing engaging, visceral gameplay. The game will continue to utilize much of the "sandbox" that has been featured across all six prior Halo games and other media, in addition to introducing new characters, weapons, vehicles, and other elements.[9][5]

John-117's experience and the player's experience are meant to be intertwined, with the Master Chief essentially serving as the player's avatar within the Halo universe. The relationship between John and Cortana will be heavily featured and greatly expanded. It has been suggested that the game will reveal how humanity and the UNSC have adapted to the post-war world, particularly how they have co-opted Forerunner technology.[9][5]

Audio

Sotaro Tojima, best known for his work on Konami's Castlevania: Circle of the Moon and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, serves as Halo 4's audio director and composer.[5] The team has performed many live audio recording sessions, several of which occurred in Tasmania. Some of these recording sessions have taken place in generally inhospitable environments, such as underwater, in fire, and in ice, through the use of specially designed microphones; other recording sessions have utilized "home made" explosives.[10] Tojima intends for the game's audio to be clearly grounded in the Halo universe, though to also have a more realistic quality than in past titles.[5] The game's music is meant to convey a clear sense of wonder and nostalgia that is present throughout the series, though it will also introduce new themes and styles.[5]

Trailers

Announcement trailer

Main article: Awakening

Released during Microsoft's E3 2011 media briefing, the trailer depicts Cortana awakening John-117 from cryo sleep on the wreckage of Forward Unto Dawn, followed by John securing Cortana's storage chip and rushing through the wreckage to witness the ship being pulled into an enormous opening on the surface of a mysterious planet.

Director's cut

This version of the Awakening trailer, which was released during GamesCom 2011, features a few changes from the original version. The background melody is different from original video, and continues until the end of the trailer. When John reaches the holotank, he does not speak to Cortana. Near the end of the trailer, he throws away his weapon rather than reloading it.

Concept Art Glimpse

A video presenting several pieces of concept art was initially presented at Halofest and was subsequently released on Halo Waypoint'.[11] The trailer presents concept art of a world which appears to have a similar atmosphere to Earth's, several location drafts which feature buildings and ships that follow the Forerunner's style of architecture and design, concepts of the Forward Unto Dawn's wreckage, and some concepts of the unidentified planet. Two of these images were repurposed as the cover art for Halo: Cryptum and Halo: Primordium.[9]

Appearances

Characters

Locations

Vehicles

Weapons

Gallery

Promotional images

  • A promotional image for Halo 4.

    A promotional image for Halo 4.

  • Early promotional art of John-117 in Halo 4.

    Early promotional art of John-117 in Halo 4.

  • John and Cortana aboard the Forward Unto Dawn.

    John and Cortana aboard the Forward Unto Dawn.

  • John-117 standing at the edge of the Forward Unto Dawn's wreckage.

    John-117 standing at the edge of the Forward Unto Dawn's wreckage.

  • The Forward Unto Dawn being pulled into a mysterious object.

    The Forward Unto Dawn being pulled into a mysterious object.

Concept art

  • Halo4conceptart1.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart2.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart3.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart4.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart5.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart6.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart7.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart8.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart9.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart10.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart11.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart12.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart13.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart14.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart15.jpg
  • Halo4conceptart16.jpg

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint: Halo 4
  2. ^ a b c Xbox.com: Halo 4
  3. ^ E3 2011
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint: Halo 4 Panel Opening Video
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Fest 2011 - Halo 4 Discussion! PART 3
  6. ^ Awakening
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint - 343 Sparkast 005
  8. ^ YouTube: SDCC 2011: Halo Universe Panel Part 1
  9. ^ a b c d Halo Fest 2011 - Halo 4 Discussion! PART 2
  10. ^ Halo Waypoint: Halo 4 Audio Field Recording
  11. ^ YouTube: Halo Fest: Halo 4 Concept Art Glimpse
  12. ^ GameTrailers: E3 2011: Halo Returns Interview (Stream) HD

External links

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